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Karen Sweaney

About the author

Karen Sweaney

Co-founder and Editor, Australasian Leisure Management

Artist, geoscientist and specialist writer on the leisure industry, Karen Sweaney is Editor and co-founder of Australasian Leisure Management.

Based in Sydney, Australia, her specific areas of interest include the arts, entertainment, the environment, fitness, tourism and wellness.

She has degrees in Fine Arts from the University of Sydney and Geological Oceanography from UNSW.

How did Geoffrey Rush’s alleged inappropriate behaviour end up in court?

With sexual assault allegations in the entertainment industry having gained massive attention in the past few years, often as a result of thorough investigation, it is remarkable to contrast…

Nov 1, 2018 Karen Sweaney Arts / Entertainment / Legal /

BodyFit opens second Sydney gym

Expanding 24/7 fitness operator BodyFit has opened its second club in Sydney’s West. Located in the Red Yard Entertainment Complex in the suburb of Auburn, the new club aims to provide…

Dec 5, 2016 Karen Sweaney Fitness / Retail / Wellness /

Qatar looks to secure F1 race hosting

Qatar is set to become the third Arabian Gulf nation too host a Formula One Prix race. According to a report in The Independent newspaper in London, the Qatar GP will be part of the F1…

Nov 27, 2014 Karen Sweaney Events / Sport / Venues /

Baring All to Save the Barrier Reef

To mark Tuesday's United Nations World Oceans Day, a group of swimmers and snorkelers engaged in a nude swim in an attempt to raise awareness of the threats to the Great Barrier Reef.…

Jun 10, 2010 Karen Sweaney Aquatics / Environment / Events / Marketing / Tourism /

Gymnastics Australia appoints new Chief Executive in lead up to Delhi and London

The Board of Gymnastics Australia has announced that Catherine Clark has been appointed to the role of Chief Executive, and will lead the sport on its journey to the 2010 Commonwealth Games…

May 24, 2010 Karen Sweaney Events / Recreation / Sport /